Eva Camunez Tucker Up & Coming Scholars Program

The Eva Camunez Tucker Up & Coming Scholars Program allows worthy high school students of good academic ability the chance to plan, prepare for and pursue a college degree.

Criteria

San Angelo area students from these schools are invited to participate:
- Lake View
- Central
- Cornerstone Christian
- Texas Leadership Charter Academy
- Ambleside
- Christoval
Students must rank in the top one-third of their class at the end of their freshman (ninth grade) year and are invited to apply for the Eva Camunez Up & Coming Scholars Program based on their academic progress.
Once selected, students must then maintain an academic standing in the top half of their class each year.
Program participants in good standing will be required to meet the admission standards of all students seeking admittance to Angelo State University.

Benefits

A special identification card that grants access to:

Fitness facilities in the Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance
The Porter Henderson Library and its technology resources
Designated campus computer labs
ASU home intercollegiate athletic events (free of charge)

Other benefits include:

Scholarship opportunity
One-on-One appointments with the Academic Coach

Checklist

Fall

If you have not taken your ACT or SAT, this should be a priority. Scores are needed for college applications.
Start applying to colleges. Most College applications open September 1^st. You can apply to ASU as early as August 1st!
If you apply to ASU, select the fee waiver option at the end of the application and Submit. Once you submit the application, send an email to haley.losoya@angelo.edu to request a fee waiver from the Up & Coming Scholars program. View the steps here as well!
Apply for Scholarships
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Click here

Spring

Continue applying for scholarships
Complete the FAFSA if you have not already done so
Register for New Student Orientation (NSO).
Attend Up & Coming Scholars High School Graduation Celebration
Submit final high school transcript at the end of senior year
Submit meningitis shot record, TSI scores, and other required documents as requested by the college you will be attending
Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)
Attend New Student Orientation

Prepare for the ACT or SAT
Take the ACT or SAT (or both)
Continue to explore colleges, careers, and majors
Attend Up & Coming Scholars event at the end of your junior year
Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)

Fall

If invited to apply, must complete application by deadline AND submit required waivers in order for your application to be considered.
Upon acceptance, go get Up & Coming Scholars ID card (must take the campus ID number you are issued upon acceptance into the program)
Prepare for the ACT or SAT
Take the ACT or SAT
Begin to explore colleges, careers, and majors
Attend Up & Coming Scholars event at the end of your sophomore year
Utilize the perks of the program (gym, library, NCAA events, etc.)

Graduation Celebration

Class of 2021 Slideshow

Program Application*

APPLY HERE!

*Students who are eligible for this program will be invited to apply in August/September of each academic year. Letter will have application open and close dates.